What we do

At North West Hand Therapy, we have a thorough understanding of hand and arm anatomy and function and an in-depth knowledge of tissue healing and repair. We combine this knowledge with treatments designed to reduce pain and facilitate recovery to get you back doing the things you enjoy, in the quickest time possible.

What to expect at your hand therapy appointment:

We'll take a thorough history of your hand or arm condition, to determine what tissues are involved, and find out how it's affecting your everyday life 

assess the function of your hand including movement, strength, and feeling 

give you information about the structures that have been injured, how long they'll take to heal and what you'll need to do to ensure the best outcome 

administer treatments including:

• Wound care and scar management
• Swelling reduction
• Taping or splinting
• Casting
• Heat, cold or electrotherapy
• Sensory re-education
• Exercises and functional activities
• Strength and conditioning programmes
• Prescription of assistive devices

We can also liaise with your workplace to arrange suitable duties when you return to work